Biography

Quebec native and Team Canada standout Hugo Bernard makes the leap to the Young Pro Squad after four seasons with the Amateur Squad. The Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que., product achieved a string of memorable performances in his amateur career, including wins at the Canadian Men’s Amateur (2016), NCAA Division II Championship (2016) and Quebec Men’s Amateur (2013).

Q & A

Q: What are some of your nicknames?

Smoothie, Barnyard, Hank

Q: How did you get into golf? Explain.

Because I was such a bad hockey player and by watching Tiger Woods on TV.

Q: How do you mark your golf ball?

Red line.

Q: Do you have any siblings? If so, how old?

2 sisters (25 and 24)

Q: What was the last book you read?

The Big Miss by Hank Haney

Q: Who would play you in a movie about your life?

I don’t watch movies so I can’t name any actors.

Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?

I love fishing.

Q: What exercise do you dread the most?

The beep test.

Q: What was the last picture that you took on your phone?

A video of my golf swing.

Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?

The poutine.

Q: Do you have any superstitions?

Always play a Titleist 4 tournament rounds.

Q: What is the most surprising thing in your golf bag?

Contact lenses.

Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?